Linux System Administrator (AWS / Moodle)

What You'll Do

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers.
• Configure, upgrade, and optimize server infrastructure.
• Monitor server performance, availability, and overall health.
• Administer and maintain Nginx and/or Apache web servers.
• Configure backup solutions and participate in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using Bash and other automation tools.

Moodle LMS Administration

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Moodle LMS.
• Manage plugins, themes, and integrations.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot application issues.

AWS Infrastructure

Work with:

• Amazon EC2
• Amazon Aurora Serverless
• Amazon RDS Proxy
• Amazon CloudWatch
• IAM, Security Groups, and AWS Secrets Manager

Database Administration

• Administer and maintain MySQL databases.

Cloudflare Administration

Configure and maintain:

• DNS
• CDN
• SSL/TLS
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• DDoS Protection
• Zero Trust

WordPress Administration

• Install, maintain, secure, and optimize WordPress websites.

Linux Security

• Perform Linux server hardening.
• Configure and maintain SSH security.
• Configure and manage Fail2Ban.
• Manage firewall rules.
• Ensure timely security patching and system updates.

Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation, infrastructure diagrams, and operational documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Linux system administration experience.
• Experience administering enterprise Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience administering Moodle LMS.
• Experience working with AWS.
• Experience administering MySQL databases.
• Experience configuring and managing Cloudflare.
• Experience administering WordPress websites.
• Experience with Nginx and/or Apache.
• Experience managing SSL certificates and DNS.
• Strong knowledge of Linux security and server hardening.
• Experience writing Bash scripts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• English level Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher (both written and spoken).

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience writing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Experience supporting high-availability or high-load production environments.

What We Offer

• Fully remote position.
• Salary: USD 2,500–3,700 DOE (Depending on Experience).
• Opportunity to work on a long-term product.
• The opportunity to help shape and improve our infrastructure while implementing new technologies.
• Small, collaborative team with a high level of ownership and autonomy.
• Working hours aligned with Pacific Time (US).
• Participation in an on-call rotation.

Important

This role requires working during US Pacific Time (PT) business hours and participating in an on-call rotation.

When applying, please include a short cover letter in English confirming:

• Your willingness to work during US Pacific Time hours.
• Your willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.
• Your English proficiency level.
• Your ability to communicate confidently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Please note: This position requires English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate (B2) level or higher, as you will regularly communicate with English-speaking colleagues, participate in meetings, and prepare technical documentation.